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Òlòtūré
''Òlòtūré'' is a 2019 Nigerian crime drama film directed by Kenneth Gyang from a screenplay by Yinka Ogun and Craig Freimond. It stars Sharon Ooja, Beverly Osu, Ada Ameh and Blossom Chukwujekwu. Premise ''Òlòturé'' tells the story of Òlòturé (Sharon Ooja), a young and naive Nigerian journalist who goes undercover to expose the dangerous and brutal underworld of human trafficking. Based in Lagos, it depicts how sex workers are recruited to be exploited overseas. Cast * Sharon Ooja as Òlòturé * Beverly Osu as Peju * Ada Ameh as Titi * Omowumi Dada as Linda * Blossom Chukwujekwu as Emeka * Omoni Oboli as Alero * Segun Arinze as Theo * Adebukola Oladipupo as Beauty * Ikechukwu Onunaku as Chuks * Kemi Lala Akindoju as Blessing * Omawumi as Sandra * Sambasa Nzeribe as Victor * Daniel Etim Effiong as Tony * David Jones David as Sheriff * Emmanuel Ilemobajo as Simon * Eunice Omoregie as Linda's mother * :en:Gregory Ojefua, Greg "Teddy Bear" Ojefua as Sami * Patrick Doyle a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mo Abudu
Mosunmola "Mo" Abudu (born 11 September 1964) is a Nigerian Media proprietor, media mogul, Philanthropy, philanthropist, and former human resources management consultant. Biography Early life Mo Abudu was born in Hammersmith, West London. Her father was an engineer and her mother was a Catering, caterer. She is of Yoruba people, Yoruba ethnicity. Her family roots are in Ondo City, Ondo Town, South West (Nigeria), southwest Nigeria. She is the eldest of three sisters in the family. Mosunmola Abudu moved to Nigeria when she was 7 years old to live with her grandparents, and returned to England at the age of 11. Education She attended the The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College, Ridgeway School, MidKent College, and West Kent College. She has a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Westminster in London. Abudu is currently a member of the British Psychological Society with qualifications in occupational and personality testing. In 2014, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharon Ooja
Sharon Ooja Nwoke (née Egwurube; born 6 April 1991), known professionally as Sharon Ooja, is a Nigerian actress. She came into the limelight after she played the role of "Shalewa" in the web series '' Skinny Girl in Transit''. Early life and education Ooja is from the Idoma tribe of Benue state. She was born in Kaduna State. She has three sisters. She attended Kings and Queens School, Jos, for her primary education. For her secondary education, she attended two all-girls schools – Regina Pacis Secondary School, Garki II, Abuja, and St. Louis Girls’ College, Jos. Both were boarding schools. Career Ooja started her acting career when she moved to Lagos in 2013. She revealed in an interview with a Nigerian tabloid, ''Punch'' newspaper how she got into acting. According to Ooja, it all began when she was at a photo session for a store and NdaniTV was covering the behind-the-scenes activities of the shoot. The next week, she was invited for an interview for a television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adebukola Oladipupo
Adebukola Oladipupo or Bukola Oladipupo (born May 23, 1994) is a Nigerian actress who debuted on '' MTV Shuga''. Life Oladipupo was born in London and educated in Lagos. She has two siblings. Oladipupo had her primary education in Bellina Nursery and Primary School Akoka, Lagos. She also attended Babcock High School and Caleb International School for her secondary education. She studied Management Information Systems at Covenant University and also studied drama in other courses. Oladipupo inspiration to go into acting came when she was still an undergraduate at Covenant University during a church service when the pastor told them to turn their talent into skills. As "Faa" talking online in June 2020, filmed by herself as part of MTV Shuga She successfully auditioned for ''MTV Shuga'' in 2015 where she was given what became the continuing role of "Faa". She puts her success down to the media mogul Mo Abudu who taught her to have self-belief. In 2015 she appeared in the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omoni Oboli
Omoni Oboli (born 22 April 1978) is a Nigerian actress, scriptwriter, film director, producer and digital filmmaker. She studied at the New York Film Academy and has written several screenplays, including The Figurine (2009), ''Anchor Baby (film), Anchor Baby'' (2010), ''Fatal Imagination'', ''Being Mrs Elliott'', ''The First Lady (film), The First Lady'' and ''Wives on Strike'' (2016). In 2018, she starred and directed the comedy film, ''Moms at War''. Early life and education Oboli was born in Benin City, Edo State in the South-southern region of Nigeria. She is a descendant of Mosogar, a small village in Delta State, South-south Nigeria. Omoni Oboli completed both her primary and secondary school education in Benin City, Edo State. After completing her secondary school education, Omoni Oboli proceeded to University of Benin (Nigeria), University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria and graduated with a bachelor's degree in French (2nd Class Upper division). Following the completion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Etim Effiong
Daniel Etim Effiong, also Daniel Etim-Effiong is a Nigerian Nollywood actor and film director. Life and education He was born in Jaji, Kaduna State, Nigeria and had lived in Benin City, Edo State; Lagos State and Abuja. His dad was in the Nigerian Army. His father, former Lt. Col. Moses Effiong was granted official presidential pardon by the Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari alongside five others sentenced to life imprisonment in 1986 after the allegedly failed Vatsa Coup during the Ibrahim Babangida regime on charges of treason concealment against the regime and released in 1993 but without official proclamation and restoration of ranks and entitlements. In his formative years, he attended St. Mary's Private School, Lagos Island, Lagos and afterwards advanced for his secondary education at Government College, Ikorodu, Lagos. He thereafter proceeded to the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, where he studied and obtained a first degree in chemical engineerin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Amuta
James Amuta (born 12 April) is a Nigerian film producer, director, aerial cinematographer and publicist born and raised in Lagos. He is best known for his documentary film "''Nightfall in Lagos''" which was nominated for the best documentary film in 2018 by the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award. Career James served as Producer on the critically acclaimed Netflix Original Film, Oloture and as co-producer on the box office blockbuster, Your Excellency Excellency is an honorific style given to certain high-level officers of a sovereign state, officials of an international organization, or members of an aristocracy. Once entitled to the title "Excellency", the holder usually retains the right .... He is the writer/director of BiCuriosity which was shortlisted as a finalist by the Colorado Film Institute. James Amuta wrote and also served as producer on Collision Course which was selected as the AFRIFF 2021 Closing Film, and also nominated for 4 awards at the 2021 Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sambasa Nzeribe
Sambasa Nzeribe (born Chiedozie Nzeribe Siztus) is a Nigerian film and television actor, model and entertainer. Background He hails from Anambra State of Nigeria. Career He has featured in a lot of successful Nigerian movies, including ''A Mile from Home'' (2013) Out of Luck (2015 film), ''Out of Luck'' (2015), ''Just Not Married'' (2015) Breathe of Life '' (2024), A Soldier's Story (2015 film), ''A Soldier's Story'' (2015), ''Hotel Choco'' (2016), The Wedding Party (2016 film), ''The Wedding Party'' (2016), ''The Island'' (2018), Slow Country (film), ''Slow Country'' (2018), ''Elevator Baby'' (2019), ''Kasala'' (2018) and ''The Ghost and the Tout'' (2018). Personal life Sambasa grew up in a rough environment, having lost his father early on. He grew up in Isolo, Lagos State. He developed the passion for acting while growing up and was very active with the church choir and drama groups. Award In 2016, he won his second consecutive Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omawumi
Omawumi Megbele (born 13 April 1982), known by her stage name Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity. She is a brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She's also part of the campaign called "Rise with the Energy of Africa". She gained attention as the 2007 runner-up on West African Idols, a reality TV show part of the Idols franchise. Her second album, '' Lasso of Truth'' (2013), was reported to be a commercial success in Nigeria. Early life and education Omawumi was born on 13 April 1982 to Chief Dr. Frank and Mrs. Aya Megbele. She began her education at Nana Primary School during her pupilage, and later attended the College of Education Demonstration Secondary School. She graduated from Ambrose Alli University with a law degree. After graduating in 2005, she moved to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where she worked with her family's law firm called "O.S Megbele & Associates". She also studied French at Alliance Fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kemi Lala Akindoju
Kemi "Lala" Akindoju is a Nigerian actress. She won an Africa Magic trailblazer award for her role in the film adaptation of '' Dazzling Mirage''. Personal life Akindoju was born on 8 March 1987 in a family of 4 children. She's a native of Ondo State. She had her secondary education at Queens College, Lagos. After obtaining her West African Examinations Council examination, she proceeded to study insurance at University of Lagos. She also received a master's degree from Pan-Atlantic University, studying media and communication. She married Chef Fregz in September 2018 and had a son in February 2021. Career She started her acting career in 2005 from stage performance before venturing into feature films. Filmography * '' Alan Poza'' (2013) as Ina (with OC Ukeje) * '' Dazzling Mirage (2014) as Funmiwo'' * '' The CEO (2016) as Lisa'' * '' Fifty (2015) as Chike'' *'' Suru L'ere (2016) as Landlady'' *'' Potato Potahto'' (2017) as Frances *'' Ajuwaya'' ''(2017)'' as Yewande * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikechukwu Onunaku
Ikechukwu Onunaku, known professionally as Ikechukwu and Killz is a Nigerian actor, rapper, and singer. He was a cast member in The Wedding Party and The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai. Early life Onunaku was born in Manassas, Virginia to Nigerian parents but was raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He moved to the United States after completing high school at King's College, Lagos. He returned over a decade later to Nigeria shortly before the release of his first album ''Son of the Soil'' in 2006 which featured the smash hit ''My Name is Ikechukwu. Son of the Soil'' was followed by ''Life and Times of Killz Volume 1'' which featured production by Don Jazzy and an appearance by DBanj and Wande Coal and frequent collaborator Naeto C. His hit single "My name is Ikechukwu" from the ''Son of the Soil'' charted at No.1 in the East, in Lagos and Abuja for 21, 6 and 5 weeks respectively. His third album ''The Alliance Reconstructed'' featured other hits like "Critical", and "Now is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Segun Arinze
Segun Arinze (born Segun Padonou Aina in 1965) is a Nigerian actor and singer. Early life and education Segun was born on 24 September 1965 to Lydia Padonou in Onitsha, Anambra State. He is the eldest of seven children. He hails from Badagry, Lagos State. He attended Victory College of Commerce Edidi in kwara, then proceeded to Taba Commercial College in Kaduna State to complete his secondary education. He studied Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State. He is popularly known as "Black Arrow" which he gained from a role he played in the 1996 classic movie "Silent Night" a film by the late filmmaker Chico Ejiro. He was married to fellow Nollywood actress Anne Njemanze. The couple has one daughter, Renny Morenike, who was born on 10 May. Career Segun Arinze started his career professionally as a singer and an actor. It was singing that first shot him into prominence, and that was after the release of his debut album, ''Dream'', which was not parti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
:en:Gregory Ojefua
Gregory Ojefua (born on July 3) also known as Greg "Teddy Bear" Ojefua is a Nigerian actor, voice actor, and film producer. Early life and education Ojefua hails from Igueben, Edo State, Nigeria but was born in Lagos, Nigeria, where he completed his primary and high school education in his hometown before attending the Adekunle Ajasin University in Ondo State where he studied Business Management and Administration. Career Ojefua started acting at a young age but professionally broke into the scene in 2015 with his performance in various television series and films. Ojefua has played numerous roles in both film and television. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Odumegwu Ojukwu in the short film ''The Encounter''. Filmography Awards and nominations Ojefua got a nomination for Best Actor in a Drama at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2017, He was awarded Best Actor at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2023. See also * L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
